Trainee Lawyer

Company Description SAlegal (Saud Al Naamani & Partners Law Firm) is one of the Sultanate of Oman’s leading corporate and commercial law firms, established in 2009 and focused on delivering efficient, practical, and effective legal services. The firm brings together a dedicated team of local and international lawyers providing both corporate and Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) / litigation services. SAlegal’s Corporate Department advises on a wide range of complex matters and has been involved in landmark national projects, including major industrial, mining, hospitality, and energy developments. Its ADR/Litigation Department offers deep expertise in Omani legislation and court practice, handling disputes at all court levels and in other resolution forums. The firm is committed to supporting clients from around the world in navigating Oman’s legal and commercial landscape. Role Description The Trainee Lawyer will work full time on-site at SAlegal’s office in Muscat, supporting both the Corporate and ADR/Litigation teams. Day-to-day tasks may include conducting legal research, drafting and reviewing contracts, pleadings, and opinions, assisting with case preparation, attending client meetings and hearings under supervision, and preparing summaries and reports on legal issues. The role involves supporting senior lawyers in managing transaction documentation, organizing case files, and monitoring deadlines and procedural requirements. The Trainee Lawyer will also help with translating and reviewing bilingual legal documents, maintaining accurate records, and contributing to internal knowledge and precedent databases. Key Responsibilities • Assist the Litigation Department in managing court cases, disputes, and contentious legal matters. • Conduct legal research and provide analysis of laws, regulations, judicial precedents, and legal developments. • Draft legal memorandums, legal opinions, pleadings, submissions, notices, and professional correspondence in both Arabic and English. • Prepare, review, and organize court filings, evidence, witness statements, and litigation documents. • Attend hearings before Courts and other judicial and quasi-judicial bodies across different regions of the Sultanate of Oman. • Liaise with courts, judicial departments, government authorities, experts, and external parties regarding litigation matters. • Provide regular updates and reports on case progress, hearing outcomes, and procedural developments. • Support senior lawyers in case strategy, hearing preparation, and dispute resolution proceedings. • Maintain and update litigation records, case files, and legal databases. Qualifications and Requirments • Bachelor's Degree in Law (LL.B.) or equivalent legal qualification. • Holder of a valid Lawyer's Licence in Oman, or eligible for registration and licensing. • Prior knowledge and understanding of the Omani court system, litigation procedures, and judicial processes is highly preferred. • Fluent in Arabic and English, with excellent written and verbal communication skills in both languages. • Strong legal drafting skills, particularly in preparing legal memorandums, court submissions, legal opinions, and litigation-related correspondence. • Valid driving licence and ability to travel independently throughout the Sultanate of Oman to attend court hearings, meetings, and official appointments. • Strong legal research and analytical skills. • Proficient in Microsoft Office and legal research tools. • Excellent organizational and time-management skills. • Ability to work under pressure and manage multiple litigation matters simultaneously.

Bachelor's Degree in Law (LL.B.) or equivalent legal qualification. Holder of a valid Lawyer's Licence in Oman, or eligible for registration and licensing. Prior knowledge and understanding of the Omani court system, litigation procedures, and judicial processes is highly preferred. Fluent in Arabic and English, with excellent written and verbal communication skills in both languages. Strong legal drafting skills, particularly in preparing legal memorandums, court submissions, legal opinions, and litigation-related correspondence. Valid driving licence and ability to travel independently throughout the Sultanate of Oman to attend court hearings, meetings, and official appointments. Strong legal research and analytical skills. Proficient in Microsoft Office and legal research tools. Excellent organizational and time-management skills. Ability to work under pressure and manage multiple litigation matters simultaneously.

Assist the Litigation Department in managing court cases, disputes, and contentious legal matters. Conduct legal research and provide analysis of laws, regulations, judicial precedents, and legal developments. Draft legal memorandums, legal opinions, pleadings, submissions, notices, and professional correspondence in both Arabic and English. Prepare, review, and organize court filings, evidence, witness statements, and litigation documents. Attend hearings before Courts and other judicial and quasi-judicial bodies across different regions of the Sultanate of Oman. Liaise with courts, judicial departments, government authorities, experts, and external parties regarding litigation matters. Provide regular updates and reports on case progress, hearing outcomes, and procedural developments. Support senior lawyers in case strategy, hearing preparation, and dispute resolution proceedings. Maintain and update litigation records, case files, and legal databases.